Little Darbonne Dam
Little Darbonne Dam is an earth dam located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Darbonne Dam
The primary purpose of Little Darbonne Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Little Darbonne Lake Corp. (private). It impounds the Tr-north Tupawek Bayou near West Monroe.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 518 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Ouachita |
| Nearest City | West Monroe |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Tupawek Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.55419, -92.17013 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Little Darbonne Lake Corp. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00493 |
| Federal ID | LA00493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |